CHANGLANG, SEP 30:

New educational infrastructure, including a 20-bed hostel and teachers’ quarters, was inaugurated at Government Upper Primary School (GUPS), Bubang-II, in Changlang district on Wednesday.

Changlang South MLA Hamjong Tangha inaugurated the facilities in the presence of Changlang Deputy Commissioner R.D. Thungon, ZPC Remjung Jugli, Khimiyang ZPM Sannem Techi Ngemu, DDSE Rajiv Lomdak, Khimiyang AC Rosalind Pertin, Kantang CO Kungkham Namchoom and other officials, public representatives, teachers, students and local residents.

The newly inaugurated infrastructure comprises a 20-bed hostel with kitchen, dining hall and warden room, besides four units of Type-II teachers’ quarters (G+1). The project was taken up under the State Annual Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme and executed by the Rural Works Department (RWD), Changlang Division.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of quality educational infrastructure and a conducive learning environment for students, while also ensuring adequate facilities for teachers and staff.

Tangha emphasised the need for continued strengthening of educational infrastructure and improvement of facilities for students and communities across the constituency.

As part of the programme, a pledge under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was also administered, reaffirming the collective commitment towards a drug-free society.

The new facilities are expected to improve residential accommodation and learning conditions for students and provide better support infrastructure for teaching staff at the school. (DIPR)